Verdict

San Francisco with kids

What's genuinely worth it with the family — and what to skip.

Independent, never pay-to-rankGraded for who you areHow we decide
San Francisco travel
  1. Golden Gate Bridge1.Golden Gate BridgeWith kids, Golden Gate Bridge works.
  2. Muir Woods Day-Trip2.Muir Woods Day-TripWith kids, Muir Woods Day-Trip works.
  3. Chinatown3.ChinatownWith kids, Chinatown works.
  4. Presidio Tunnel Tops4.Presidio Tunnel TopsWith kids, Presidio Tunnel Tops works.
  5. California Academy of Sciences5.California Academy of SciencesWith kids, California Academy of Sciences works.
  6. Alcatraz Island6.Alcatraz IslandWith kids, Alcatraz Island works.
  7. Ferry Building Marketplace7.Ferry Building MarketplaceWith kids, Ferry Building Marketplace works.
  8. Golden Gate Park8.Golden Gate ParkWith kids, Golden Gate Park works.
  9. Palace of Fine Arts9.Palace of Fine ArtsWith kids, Palace of Fine Arts works.
  10. Japanese Tea Garden10.Japanese Tea GardenWith kids, Japanese Tea Garden works.
  11. Cable Cars11.Cable CarsWith kids, Cable Cars works.
  12. Crissy Field12.Crissy FieldWith kids, Crissy Field works.
  13. Sausalito Day-Trip13.Sausalito Day-TripWith kids, Sausalito Day-Trip works.
  14. Stinson Beach Day-Trip14.Stinson Beach Day-TripWith kids, Stinson Beach Day-Trip works.
  15. Half Moon Bay Day-Trip15.Half Moon Bay Day-TripWith kids, Half Moon Bay Day-Trip works.
  16. Tartine Bakery16.Tartine BakeryWith kids, Tartine Bakery works.
  17. La Taquería17.La TaqueríaWith kids, La Taquería works.
  18. Exploratorium18.ExploratoriumWith kids, Exploratorium works.
  19. Japantown19.JapantownWith kids, Japantown works.
  20. Bay Cruise (under the bridge)20.Bay Cruise (under the bridge)With kids, Bay Cruise (under the bridge) works.
  21. Painted Ladies (Alamo Square)21.Painted Ladies (Alamo Square)With kids, Painted Ladies (Alamo Square) works.
  22. Salesforce Park22.Salesforce ParkWith kids, Salesforce Park works.
  23. Lombard Street (Crooked Street)23.Lombard Street (Crooked Street)With kids, it depends on the day.
  24. Cable Car Museum24.Cable Car MuseumWith kids, it depends on the day.
  25. San Francisco CityPASS25.San Francisco CityPASSWith kids, it depends on the day.
  26. Oracle Park Ballpark Tour26.Oracle Park Ballpark TourWith kids, it depends on the day.
  27. Aquarium of the Bay27.Aquarium of the BayWith kids, it depends on the day.
  28. Argonaut Hotel28.Argonaut HotelWith kids, it depends on the day.
  29. de Young Museum29.de Young MuseumWith kids, it depends on the day.
  30. Lands End Trail30.Lands End TrailWith kids, it depends on the day.
  31. Coit Tower31.Coit TowerWith kids, it depends on the day.
  32. Twin Peaks32.Twin PeaksWith kids, it depends on the day.
  33. Legion of Honor33.Legion of HonorWith kids, it depends on the day.
  34. Mission District Murals / Clarion Alley34.Mission District Murals / Clarion AlleyWith kids, it depends on the day.
  35. The Castro35.The CastroWith kids, it depends on the day.
  36. Haight-Ashbury36.Haight-AshburyWith kids, it depends on the day.
  37. North Beach (Little Italy)37.North Beach (Little Italy)With kids, it depends on the day.
  38. Grace Cathedral38.Grace CathedralWith kids, it depends on the day.
  39. Walt Disney Family Museum39.Walt Disney Family MuseumWith kids, it depends on the day.
  40. Fort Point40.Fort PointWith kids, it depends on the day.
  41. Baker Beach41.Baker BeachWith kids, it depends on the day.
  42. Ocean Beach42.Ocean BeachWith kids, it depends on the day.
  43. Tank Hill43.Tank HillWith kids, it depends on the day.
  44. Angel Island Day-Trip44.Angel Island Day-TripWith kids, it depends on the day.
  45. Mount Tamalpais Day-Trip45.Mount Tamalpais Day-TripWith kids, it depends on the day.
  46. The Wave Organ46.The Wave OrganWith kids, it depends on the day.
  47. Sutro Baths Ruins47.Sutro Baths RuinsWith kids, it depends on the day.
  48. State Bird Provisions48.State Bird ProvisionsWith kids, it depends on the day.
  49. Zuni Café49.Zuni CaféWith kids, it depends on the day.
  50. House of Prime Rib50.House of Prime RibWith kids, it depends on the day.
  51. Liholiho Yacht Club51.Liholiho Yacht ClubWith kids, it depends on the day.
  52. Nopa52.NopaWith kids, it depends on the day.
  53. Rich Table53.Rich TableWith kids, it depends on the day.
  54. Tadich Grill54.Tadich GrillWith kids, it depends on the day.
  55. The Fairmont San Francisco55.The Fairmont San FranciscoWith kids, it depends on the day.
  56. Palace Hotel56.Palace HotelWith kids, it depends on the day.
  57. Hotel Zetta57.Hotel ZettaWith kids, it depends on the day.
  58. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco58.The Ritz-Carlton, San FranciscoWith kids, it depends on the day.
  59. The St. Regis San Francisco59.The St. Regis San FranciscoWith kids, it depends on the day.
  60. The Inn at the Presidio60.The Inn at the PresidioWith kids, it depends on the day.

Itineraries are prefiltered verdict lists — every spot is graded honestly, not pay-to-place.